College of Arts and Sciences

David Valone, chair and professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, told a South Korean radio station that Prince George’s birth exposes an ironic twist in democracy. “In democracy, it seems that the most successful democratic leaders have that… Read More ›

Lauren Sardi, an assistant professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, told the New Haven Register that hate groups are developing new community-focused ways of changing public opinion toward their favor. “Being kind might actually work,” she told the daily newspaper. “It… Read More ›

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are resuming peace talks in the United States. These are the first direct talks the two have had since 2010. Fodei J. Batty, assistant professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, is available… Read More ›

Twelve Quinnipiac University students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in local government this summer. The university awarded Presidential Public Service Fellowships to juniors and seniors to help them gain a clear understanding of how town governments operate. “The mission of… Read More ›

David Valone, chair and professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, said the coverage of today’s royal birth offers insight into our society. “The public fascination with the royal baby both here and abroad demonstrates… Read More ›

Lauren Sardi, assistant professor of sociology at Quinnipiac University, is scheduled to explain why Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has a teenage girl following on radio stations across America. Sardi, who said Tsarnaev ” ‘appears’ normal, approachable and even charismatic,” will offer insight on: WTIC-AM, of Hartford, with host Ray… Read More ›

Lauren Sardi, assistant professor of sociology at Quinnipiac University, is available to discuss why young girls are fans of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is on the cover of the latest issue of “Rolling Stone.” “It makes sense that Tsarnaev has a teenage girl… Read More ›

Rachel Ranis, professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, was quoted in a Record-Journal article about how Independence Day fireworks can bring people together. “People love fireworks,” she said. “It gives them a sense of nation. They’re sharing an experience together.”… Read More ›

Quinnipiac University will host the 30th International Social Philosophy Conference July 11-13 on its Mount Carmel Campus. The conference, run by the North American Society for Social Philosophy, is being organized by Anat Biletzki, Schweitzer Professor of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences; Rebecca Bamford,… Read More ›

Eight Quinnipiac University students are spending the week in Washington, D.C., tackling the hard-hitting issues affecting national security with political analysts, journalists, national security experts and scholars. The students are attending the Challenges to National Security in a Global Society… Read More ›